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MTD 812 vs MTD 834
Verdict: MTD 812 vs MTD 834
The MTD 812 and the MTD 834 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. MTD 812 is the newer design (1987 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
42.33 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 68 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2351Reference
Peerless 2351Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23.00x9.50Reference
23.00x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23.00x9.50Reference
23.00x9.50Reference
Front axle
Keyed shaftReference
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Length
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167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Height (hood)
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85 cmReference
MTD 812 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
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Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
111 cmReference
MTD 834 attachments
834 Serial Numbers
1981
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141-834A (model code)Reference
1982
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142-8364 (model code)Reference
1983
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143-834A (model code)Reference
1984
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144-834-000 (model code)Reference
1985
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145-834-000 (model code)Reference
44" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.